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Business Intelligence Program

The Business Intelligence major is a new program offered by Coggin College of Business. It was developed in 2021 to meet the growing demand for graduates who understand data plays a role in management decisions.

No computer programming is required in this major. Rather, you will develop skills enabling you to manage and interpret large amounts of data and, most importantly, how to make management decisions using data. These skills include:

  • Data collection, integration, analysis, and presentation 
  • Technical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Information technology administration

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It’s an ideal area of study for technically-driven students entering the business field. Our Business Intelligence Major blends technology with issues facing business for a highly employable field. There is an increasing demand from employers seeking business and systems analysts.

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  • Major Curriculum

    IMPORTANT NOTICES:

    • Curriculum listed below is for the current academic year. Please see an advisor for an OFFICIAL program of study.
    • You must complete prerequisites before registering for any course. Refer to the Course Catalog for details.
    • View the My Osprey Map [Course Sequence Guide] to keep on track for graduation - should be used in consultation with an academic advisor after admission to UNF.
    • A student may receive credit for a course only once. However, the GPA will reflect all repeated courses.
    • This program is subject to a student fully admitted into the Coggin College of Business.
    • An approved transient application is required prior to registering for courses at another institution. Students are not allowed to enroll in courses at another institution during their last semester at UNF.

    Curriculum

  • Minor Curriculum

    Minor: Business Intelligence - Available starting Spring 2024

    A grade of "C" or better is required in all minor courses. Students must take a minimum of 9 hours of course work at UNF.  This minor is available to all majors where allowed. 

    BI Minor for all Majors – 15 credits

    Prerequisites

    ISM4011 - Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 Credits)

    Minor Requirements (12 Credits)

    Required

    ISM4210 Data and Information Management (3 Credits)

    ISM4113 Analysis and Design of Business Information Systems (3 Credits)

    ISM4410 Business Intelligence (3 credits)

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    ISM4400 Enterprise Applications Integration (3 Credits)

    ISM4220 Business Data Communications (3 Credits)

The Business Intelligence Major at the Coggin College of Business frequently ends with graduates being employed as:

  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Information systems manager
  • Data intelligence

Typically, students with a Business Intelligence major enjoy higher than average salaries.

Contact

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Doug Titus

Department of Management Coggin College of Business Building 42, Room 3408
d.titus@unf.edu
(904) 620-1396

  • What are the current trends for job opportunities?
    Nationally, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 115,200 new management analyst jobs will be created between 2016 and 2026. Growth in business analytics and information fields will sustain at a rate of three-times the national job growth average with a continued 11% growth rate through 2024. In particular, jobs for business/management analysts in general was expected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 14% from 2014 to 2024 (www.bls.gov). By 2020, the number of jobs for all US business analysts will increase from the present 364,000 openings to 2,720,000 as indicated by IBM.
  • What background and skills are needed for the program?
    It helps if you have an interest in technology, but outside the course prerequisites, there are no specific requirements. Having a background in technology might help, don’t let it stop you from finding out more, because the courses are designed for people of different skill levels.
  • When can I start the Business Intelligence Program?
    The required courses for the major can be taken in any order. This means you can start taking classes in the major in any semester. Please note though some classes may not be offered every semester, so it will help if you meet with an advisor to plan accordingly.
  • Do I need to learn programming?
    There are no coding or programming classes required. However, it does require learning about different computing hardware and software applications, and learning how to work with people involved with the software development processes. If you are interested in learning programming though, there are courses offered in the school of computing and they can be used as electives for this program.
  • What are some career fields for this major?

    There are a wide variety of career opportunities available. Job growth in technology related jobs, and in particular for jobs related to analytics and big data, will grow much faster than the average for other occupations*. The program is designed so students can take elective classes based on their area of interest. Some examples of job opportunities are:

    • Business Intelligence Analyst
    • Systems Analyst
    • SQL Server Business Intelligence
    • Information Systems Manager
    • Computer Systems Analyst
    • Business Analyst
    • Systems Support Specialist

    * https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/fastest-growing-occupations.htm